I Need Help

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   I feel kind of foolish posting to this board, as it seems all you guys may not want to be bothered by someone like me, but I need help.

I have always wanted to compete in a Scottish Heavy Athletic event, and I am now using that desire as a goal to get myself back in shape.

I have never done anything like this before, and I need help with the training.  I literally have no clue what I'm doing.  I can get into condition myself, but I need some direction on training for the events.

I am in Sarasota, FL and the reason why I am posting here is because I do have some connection to the Midwest, and every single person I have tried to contact locally has not panned out.

If anyone can give me any direction, I would greatly appreciate it.

Learn more at http://highlander2b.blogspot.com

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drhambrick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 8/30/06 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote drhambrick Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: I Need Help Posted: 9/05/06 at 1:50pm
	I feel kind of foolish posting to this board, as it seems all you guys may not want to be bothered by someone like me, but I need help. I have always wanted to compete in a Scottish Heavy Athletic event, and I am now using that desire as a goal to get myself back in shape. I have never done anything like this before, and I need help with the training. I literally have no clue what I'm doing. I can get into condition myself, but I need some direction on training for the events. I am in Sarasota, FL and the reason why I am posting here is because I do have some connection to the Midwest, and every single person I have tried to contact locally has not panned out. If anyone can give me any direction, I would greatly appreciate it. Learn more at http://highlander2b.blogspot.com

Wayne Hill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Postaholic Joined: 8/29/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2830	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wayne Hill Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 9/05/06 at 2:15pm
	There are plenty of people here who have gone from nothing to something via HG, so don't feel foolish at all. By far the best way to get started is by being shown how by someone with some experience. Someone down your way should pipe in here and get you started. -Wayne
	"We may be small, but we're slow." - MIT Rugby

weaselking Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Postaholic Joined: 6/16/05 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1099	Post Options Post Reply Quote weaselking Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 9/05/06 at 3:56pm
	Where in the midwest? We have a group that rotates practice between Milwaukee, Madison, & Rockford during the off season. There's no finer folk than heavies. They'll help you however they can as long as you show interest in learning.
	We can evade reality, but we cannot evade the consequences of evading reality. - Ayn Rand

AncientOne Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Postaholic Joined: 8/29/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1189	Post Options Post Reply Quote AncientOne Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 9/06/06 at 3:04am
	Hey New Guy- Find yourself some good stones, ... then get busy learning how to throw'em. I have a set of 15lb, 16, 18, 22 and 30 pound stones waiting for me at the trig in my yard. I'll throw them all tonight. I think the stone throw is a good place to start your journey, cause if you feel confident competing in at least one of the events then you'll continue. Weights, hammers, sheafs and caber require more technique and unique skills. These will take some time, ... years. Be patient. Buy an inexpensive kilt and go to the next HG in Central Florida and talk to the throwers. There will be many high quality throwers there. Buy a few beers for the guys and then they'll be glad to talk to you about their training secrets. Good luck in your training, -AncientOne
	Winners are remarkably adept at figuring out what's required to win.

sqeezemaster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 9/09/05 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 210	Post Options Post Reply Quote sqeezemaster Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 9/06/06 at 4:02am
	If you're up in the Minneapolis area, I'd be happy to throw with you. Like the other guys have said, the best way to get started is to sign up for a games and learn on the fly. Everyone there will be happy to give you advice on how to throw. Stillwaterkilts.com and Sportkilt.com are both good places to get a cheap starter kilt. I'd recommend reading just about everything at danjohn.org, and then watching the videos at Highlandgames.net to see how the throws are supposed to look. You can make plate loaded versions of all of the equipment yourself with a little ingenuity. Then get out there and do it.

thegnome Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Postaholic Joined: 9/22/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3103	Post Options Post Reply Quote thegnome Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 9/06/06 at 7:11am
	I doubt you will ever find a more helpful and welcoming group of people. If there's a games near you try to talk to one of the people there and let them know you are seriously interested. I'm sure they would be willing to help. This was my first year and everyone has been terrific.

Coach Mac Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 9/01/04 Status: Offline Points: 889	Post Options Post Reply Quote Coach Mac Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 9/06/06 at 9:41am
	I agree with the GNOME but I have to use this disclaimer : raise you right hand and repeat after me : " I ...have never used a performance enhancement drug and IF I have I will never enter the games at Pleasanton"...good...NOW I fee l better ...e me if you ahve specific questions ?
	Have a GREAT Day ! Rob " Coach Mac " Mac Kay

drhambrick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 8/30/06 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote drhambrick Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 9/06/06 at 2:09pm
	Well thank you gentlemen. I never know when a subculture is going to be an "us four and no more" type. My connections with the Midwest is in Southwest MO. My wife's family lives there, and we could possibly be moving there within the next 6-12 months. Thanks for all of the advice so far.

BillB Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11/21/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 538	Post Options Post Reply Quote BillB Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 9/06/06 at 2:48pm
	As a matter of fact,there's a Games there in SW Missouri this weekend in Buffalo.
	Vae Victus

BigdogEMT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10/11/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 369	Post Options Post Reply Quote BigdogEMT Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 9/06/06 at 3:39pm
	drhambrick, I live in Lebanon MO and am going to be at the Buffalo games this weekend. Where in SW Mo are you talking about? Terry Lawson
	�The hard stuff we do right away, the impossible stuff takes a little longer!�

Silverback Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Postaholic Joined: 8/29/04 Location: Alabama Status: Offline Points: 3278	Post Options Post Reply Quote Silverback Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 9/07/06 at 3:38am
	Bro, you are living in the land of retirement. My mother and father in law live there and no they don't throw. Get some good foot work in the local shuffleboard tournament. Power out some horse shoes, drive to the post man. I can see your point to look here rather than the local athletes.

Tom Woolf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 2/26/06 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 17	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tom Woolf Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10/18/06 at 8:01am
	I know this is an old post, but... Check the SSAAA message board (www.thessaaa.org, and click on the message board link at left) and post an inquiry there, and you might find some local throwers in Florida. The other thing you should do is find a game in your area, show up, and throw. Other athletes are always willing to help out less experienced throwers.